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Training for a Career.
A SMALL BOY WHO WILL SOME DAY BE A
GREAT METROPOLITAN EDITOR.

From the Chicago Tribune.
A philanthropic old gentleman wa,
passing along the street, and when ID
front of fine residence his attention
was attracted by the remarks OF a small
boy, about seven years old, who was
playing with another boy on the side
| walk.
"That's low, mean, sneaking, COW.
ardly, dirty lie" the small boy was say
ing, "and you're a blankety, dashety,
vilainous liar You're cheat, q pick
pocket, tramp, defaulter, an assas.
sin, vile, contemplate, base, depraved
dashed, blanked crawling, poisonous
reptile y
The kind old gentleman turned about
dumbfounded, dropped his umbrella
and stared at the youngster in mute
astonishment. Just then lady came
to the door and he said:
MADAM, is this your boy7'
"Yes, sir
"Well, consider it my duty to in
form you that he was Just now using
the most shocking and horrible
l ever heard in my life. Why, he
talked worse than an Anarchist !"
SIS that -" replied the lady sweet
ly. "I'm glad it shocked you--it
shows that Willie is improving"
MADAM !" thundered the old gentle.
man as he glared over his spectacles,
''can it lie possible that you are aware
that your son INDUCES in such Ian
guage?"
30, certainly-we've been training
him some time,"
"Are you heathen y gasped the
old gentleman as his jaw dropped.
20, no." replied the lady as she
beamed complacently on the astonish
ed party. "No, we're no heathens-
we're just bringing out son up to be 9
New York editor. Rip out another
editorial for the gentleman, Willie II
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Great Painters.

A YARN THAT SEEMS TO INsINUATE THAT
THERE WERE LIARS IN OLD TIMES.
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From the Arkansaw Traveller.
Several men were sitting in a store
at Jameson's lanyard talking of the
pictures which they had seen in the
''art" gallery of country fair.
''Yes, looked putty WELL" said an
old fellow, "but they amt what l call
fine paintin', Boys, you know'd Andy
Summers?"
"Yes."
Wall, Andy was painter. One day
Nhe painted the pictur' of an overcoat,
an it was- so nachul that his daddy
put it on an had wore it some time
before he found out it was a pictur'."
"Yes," rejoined a fellow named
Smith, 81 have heard of that pictur'.
Andy was putty good cub painter,
thar amt no mistake about that, but
when you want to get some right good
work done you've got to go to feller
that has larned the trade sho' 'nuff.
Now, Miles Stokes was what l call a
number one painter You all knowd
Miles--lived on the old Asford place
the year after the war. One time
Miles painted the pictur' of fiddle,
and I'll be hanged if a feller didn't
take it to dance and play ON it all
night. Never heard such music in my
life. Made it fairly talk, the feller
did. That was one paintin' sho' nuff. j
"That was a mighty fine pictur,
said old Parson Gates, the circuit rider.
SMILES could have done suthin' a,
paintln' eff he had kept on tryin', but
he peared to lose his grip airter Bot
Hadlsy come around, Hadley was q
fine painter. OF course, / amt no arl
critic, nor nothin' of that sort, and
don't pretend to put my Judgment W
any higher than you can reach, bu
somehow he always struck me as bein
pow'ful nachul painter. One nigh
thar was possul of US over at ol'
Simmons house an we got after Bol
to paint us a pictur He said b
didn't feel like paintin' an KEEP o.
maxim excuses till old Simmons wen
out and fetched in bucket of pain
an bresh an told Bob that he JET
must paint some sort OF pictur', whuti
or no. Wall, Bob he tuck up tn
bresh an begun ter clash it aroul
till the fust thing we know'd he ha
dup painted the pictur' of a Jug.
wuz jest as nachul as any Jug | ev'
seed, an when / tuck it up and sort,
shuck it hearn suthin' slosh / tur
elk it up, | did, an hanged ef thl
wasn't whisky in it,
"'Sho nuff whisky?'
''Tell you how sho' nuff it was. "
let in TO drinhin' it, an it want loI
till we was all trunk"
''Its yore time now, Uncle Buck
cried a youno fellow, slapping an o
man on the back.
Il aint no han to exaggerate, boys
Uncle Buck replied. "To me th
amt no fun in an impossible lie.'
Then what You air goin to tell
is the truth, ehi"
"Yes, an I'll bet my hess ag
yourn.'
"Well, wait till I've heard yo
story"
"Ail light" Uncle Buck continue
Il was in Bill Rickeys store some til
ago. Bill, you know, while he do
make no pretenee, is considerable of
artist. Wall, j'st to amnse me
hims'lf, be painted a niggcr an I
higger went ont doors, chopped sol
wood, brought it into the house |
made as good fire az you ever saw
Uncle Buck, III take the bet"
GAN right. Yander's John Higgl
ont yander. Call him in"
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STATIONS.

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1888.
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Working Classes Attention.

we are now prepared to furnish all classes with
employment at h me, the whole OF the time, OF
for their spare moments Business new, light anc
profitable. Persons OF either sex easily earn from
80 cents to $500 per evening, and proportional
sum by devoting all their time to the business
Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. That
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office with<1e audacity and assur-
ance which betoken the belief that
they possess the stupendous capa-
bilities necessary for regulating the
universe at will. Illustration is not
far to seek. 1t is pretty we'll known
that this community has its fuij
share Of the class of character last
mentioned, both native born and
exotic, and they have kept and do
keep in the front rank Of the scram-
blers for office. Some of them would
cut a respectable figure in q taro
patch, and others would not be out
of place in coal yard. They are
very nice people in their proper
place, but unfortunately they are
not sufficiently educated to discern
the place nature designed them for.
A few minutes conversation with
most of them reveals at once their
moral and mental inaptitude for the
task they would so rashly undertake.
1t is in vain for the donkey to pass
himself for horse of peculiar as
pect. The attempt may succeed
very well as long as he keeps his
mouth shut, but when he unwisely
tries to neigh, people know imme-
diately that ne cannot talk horse.
1t is fact that ambition in the
direction of official position infects
vulgarity more than refinement. The
man of mind and elevated ideas has
secret contempt for the puerile
vanities of public employment.
Nevertheless, it is a sad blunder for
any Government to admit to its SER
vice persons. whose training and
previous pursuits are not calculated
to generate lofty principles; for such
can only be expected to exhibit the
narrow-minded action german to
their sphere. That which a man has
picked up in the gutter he proclaims
from the house-top. Let the donkey
keep in his place, and people viii
praise him as a good donkey; but il
he usurps the position of the horse
he will be derided and despised fol
his PRESUMPTION,
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THE BLUE RIBBON LEAGUE ENTER
TAIkMENT.

The entertainment given at the
Y. NJ. G. A. Hall, on Saturday
evening last, under the auspices of
the Blue Ribbon League, was an I'M
qualified success. The hall was
well-flled, portion of the audi
ence being compelled to stand.
The Rev. II. II. Gowen, President
of the League, opened the proceed
ings with few appropriate remarks
interspersed with a little hilarity,
which put everyone in good
humor. He said they had many
causes upon which to congratulate
themselves, one of which was the
presence of so many blue jackets.
They were particularly welcome be-
cause they belonged to the same
ship as they, the members of the
League, did, VIZ: the Conquest"
(Applause). The return of Mr..
p. G. Jones from his tour on the
other islands was also a source of
congratulation. 1t required a portly
figure like, Mr.. Jones to fill that
platform. After a few other re-
marks he announced the opening
hymn, which was joined in by all
who had books.
Mr.. p. G. Jones said that on his
arrival that morning in the steamer
Kinau, the first thing he looked for
in the morning papers was the pro-
gramme of the Blue Ribbon League,
and he complimented Mr.. Scrim-
occur in getting up such an excel
lent programme.
Miss Jennie Tuck made her debut
as pianiste, and acquitted herself
in style that would become any
professional.
The Rev. V. Kitcat next sang
"The Skipper of st. Ives" and
being encored he gave another in
teresting ditty.
Corporal Smith, Of H. M. S, Con-
quest, then gave "The Lifehoat,"
The subject was a good one and in
terested all listeners, but unfortu-
nately the speakers memory was
slightly defective.
Miss Mabel Rhodes came next on
the list with that beautiful song
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HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS.

EDITOR BULLETIN: II think every
intelligent person in the country
will agree with your correspondent,
"Pro Bono Pubico," on the neces-
sity for harbor improvements.
Whether the idea of a harbor com
mission be practicable or the reverse
is not now material. The point TO
reach is the urgent and absolute ne
cessity for well considered plan of
harbor works. and this having once
been firmly impressed upon the
public mind a method of carrying it
out will soon be devised. | would
suggest that the Chamber of Com
merce should consider this matter,
and favor the public with their
views regarding it. One thing to
be specially borne in mind, how
ever, is the fact that inasmuch as
the tidal scour in Honolulu harbor
is comparatively weak great
scientific experience and judgment
are needed in devising a scheme of
harbor works which will result in
permanent improvement.
CITIZEN.
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THE CHINESE VOTE.

If Mr.. Ward and other writer's on
the subject of the franchise are cor
rect in their opinion that the new
Constitution gives the ballot to those
who are not citizens, and if they do
not become citizens by exercising
that privilege, then the question
comes up whether the Constitution
really DISTINGUISHES those who have
become citizens in years past. 1t
seems fair TO assume that such was
the intention of the trainers of that
document, since such an interpreta-
ton has been put upon it ever since
its promulgation, and they have not
disputed its correctness; yet it does
not expressly diSfranchise anyone.
If those not of Hawaiian, Ameri-
can, or European birth or descent"
who have received naturalization or
denization papers, are now deprived
of the right to vote, are they also
deprived of other privileges belong
ing to citizenship, such as the right
of admission to practice at the bar,
for instance? What say the legal
gentlemen?
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entitled Loves Call" which was
rendered in q charming manner.
An encore followed to which the fair
young lady willingly responded.
Mr.. P. c. Jones before announc-
ing the next piece ON the pro-
gramme made some illusions to the
late additions to the League. He
then called upon Mr.. L. Montgo-
merry Mather, who recited "Othel-
los Apology" in manner that
proved he was thoroughly versed in
the art of recitation. In response
to recall he gave "Handet's Ad-
dress to the Players. Mr.. Mather
was rewarded with yociferous APP
plause.
A humorous imitation of 4 patent
medicine vendor, by member of
the Conquest's crew, kept the audi
ence in roars of laughter for a
while.
Mr.. j. /. Ross sang "The Old
Sexton" with telling effect.
Mr.. W. Passells, from the Con-
quest, sang quilting Hard Against
the Stream" which was loudly
encored.
The programme was brought to a
close with an address by Mr.. Alex.
Young on "a Practical View Of
Temperance"
A collection was taken up at the
close, which amounted to $50.
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Che Iailg 8nlletin
Pledged to neither Sect nor Party.
But established ioT the benefit Of all.
MONDAY. JULY %. 1887.
EVERY MAN IN HIS PLACE.

Mental superiority and moral
worth are modest and unassuming.
RIGHTEOUSNESS and pomposity are
the outward and visible signs OF in
ward emptiness. Our boosted
modern advancement is largely in
the line of superficialness and show.
The average primary and secondary
schools of the present day have a
tendency to engender precocity and
conceit. Home teachings and prac-
tices lead in the same direction.
Children become adults prematurely.
Boys and girls are made to ape men
and women, allowed to smoke vile
cigarettes and carry dandy canes, are
taken to balls and parties, and
generally placed in positions and
surroundings beyond their years, to
initiate the follies of their seniors,
when they ought to be romping in
the fresh air of heaven, playing
marbles, climbing trees, jumping
rope, making mud pies, ETC., the
boys glorying in torn breeches and
the girls delighting in girlish amuse-
ments-in short, being boys and
girls. 1t is not surprising that
young people arrive at the years of
maturity lacking the modesty, the
quiet demeanor, and the respect and
consideration for others which are
the characteristics of good breeding.
Thorough education and real learning
reveal to their possessor his ignor-
ance and defects, and the revelation
makes him humble and unpretend-
ing. Partial education and super
fetal learning are often accompanied
by overweening self-conceit and
offensive ostentatiousness. Hence,
the man most fitted by natural gifts
and best qualified by the acquire
ments of training and experience
for the public service OF a country,
usually shrinks from its responsible
ties or approaches them with modest
diffidence; whilst the conceited idiot
and the shallow charlatan rush for
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and extortions Of the English Loan
Syndicate. In spirit of friendship
we warn Ministers against the adop-
ton of a policy which can only have
one ending in the present temper Of
the country.
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Department Of the Interior.

Bureau of Conveyances,
Registrars Office, July 18th, 1887,
Malcolm Brown has this day been
appointed Deputy Registrar OF Con-
veyances for the Hawaiian Kingdom.
JONATHAN AUSTIN,
Registrar of Conveyances.
Approved: l.. A. THURsToN.
913t Minister of Interior.
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NOTICE.

Office of the Board of Health.
Honolulu, July Is, 1887,
After date, II. w. Meyer, Esq, is
authorised to make all purchases for
the Leper Settlement and Store at
Kalawao. No bill will be paid unless
approved by him,
Bills are TO be sent to him at the
time of shipping the goods, and a
duplicate bill sent to this Office.
G. TROUSSEAU,
901w President Board of Health.
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HONOLULU RIFLES.

Headquarters Company I'D" ]
Honolul ! Rifles
Honolulu July Goth, 1851 J
Company Orders No. ].
The members of Company "D" will
assemble 1.-THE Armory this (MONDAYl
evening, at1:SO o'clock. fatigue uniform
and side arms @. w. ASHFORD.
9j II Captain Commanding.
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HONOLULU RIFLES.

Armory Company "A" !
Honolulu Rifles Battalion :
Honolulu July 25ih 1887 }
Company Orders, No.
In compliance with Battalion orders
No. / C. s. every member of this com.
pany is hereby ordered to assemble at
the armory this (MONDAY) evening at
Z $50 O'clock p. m. in fatigue uniform.
j. w. PR TT,
95 1t Captain Commanding
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BY AUTHORITY.
Interior. Off Zee.
July 2lst, 1857.

July Elst, lOSl'
Mr.. W. o. Faulkner has been APP
pointed Superintendent OF the Elec-
trio Lights belonging to the Govern
ment and now has sole charge OF all
apparatus connected Herewith.
All orders for material used in con-
struction or otherwise, in connection
Herewith, must be signed by him.
l.. A. THURSToN,
90 81 Minister of the Interior.
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DEPARTMENT of FINANCE.

July 18th, 1887
All persons having claims against
the Hawaiian Government are re-
uuested to send them i'll with as little
delay as possible, to the Departments
responsible for their liquidation.
w. L. GREEN,
81 I'm Minister OF Finance.
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Headquarters Honolulu Rife.
HONOLULU RIFLES.
d. vt First Sergeant.

Armory Company &c" J
honolulu Rifles Battalion :
Honolulu July 2Jth, 1881. J
Company Order, No. l..
In compliance with Battalion orders,
No. II c. $. every member of this com
pany j. hereby or ere TO assemble at
The armory this IN NDAO evening at
1880 o'clock p. m. IN faigu uniform.
j. II. FISHER.
9j1t Captain Commanding.
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THE TREASURY STATEMENT.

We confess to some difficulty in
understanding the statement of re-
ceipts and expenditures of the Ha-
waiian Treasury, for the quarter
ended June 30th, 1887, published
by authority of His Excellency Mr..
Green, Minister of Finance. We
have reference more especially to
the Loan account. On this head the
information is not only meagre, it is
positively insufficient. The Loan
account shows receipts, $847, 042.61,
but no expenses Herewith are noted
in the expenditure column. The
Finance Department is shown to
have disbursed S636, 226.91 during
the three months ending June 30th,
but whether any of this was on loan
account does not appear. Nor are
any interest payments mentioned.
If the Treasury statement had been
given more in detail such a question
as this could not have arisen, and
we cannot avoid saying that coming
from a Ministry which processes to
have taken the public into its con-
fidence the result is unsatisfactory.
Furthermore, it would be well to
state whence this large sum of
money was received during the three
months under review. So far as the
public have any knowledge, no coin
realization from the London Syndi-
cate Loan has been received in eX-
cess of 100000, in round figures /;
but the Treasury acknowledges the
receipt of $S47, 042.61 during last
quarter. Now where did this money
come from? Does it include the
Spreckels' bonds? 1t would appear
so if our reading of the Treasury
statement be correct. Let us try
and elucidate this point:-
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:, aged -, q native Of
residing on

in ward No. -----, in the city and
district of Honolulu, do solemnly
swear, in the presence Of Almighty
God, that will support the Consti-
tuition of the Hawaiian Kingdom,
promulgated and proclaimed on the
9TH day of July, 1887, and the laws
of said Kingdom, not hereby re-
nouncing, but expressly reserving
all allegiance and citizenship now
owing or held by me. "
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NOTICE.

ALL INTERESTED IN CRICKET
N are requested TO meet at the Ha.
waiian Hotel, next Thur,day evening,
July 25th, at s o'clock. Fer order.
THOMAS Ii $IIMAN,
9J4t Captain.
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GATH TO THE CONSTITUTION.

Following is the form Of oath to
support the Constitution which has
been adopted by the Government,
and which has TO be taken as
qualification for voting at the next
election; varied, of course, to suit
each district
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loan RECEIPTS.
March quarter, 1887, $453, 500
June quarter 1887, S47,042
Total 81 ,300,942
Charges at London 100000
Total $l,500,942
Borrowed at Honolulu S 100000
Borrowed at London 100000
Total 81 800, 900
If we discard the odd sum of
$942, ii will be seen that the state
ment of receipts accounts for all
that has apparently been borrowed,
making allowance for the London
Syndicate's commission and charges.
But this necessarily treats the
Spreckels' bonds as United States
gold coin, which we maintain the
Minister of Finance cannot do in
law, and it was for ignoring the law
on this loan business, among other
things, that his predecessor was so
very summarily dismissed.
Our reading of the Treasury state
ment for the June quarter may be
incorrect, but if so the error is not
of our making. If on the other hand
we are correct, it follows that the
present Government have adopted
the rotten financial methods of the
late Ministry, and propose to saddle
the country with the ruinous charges